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Fatal crash closes eastbound lanes of I-70 near Genesee

IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. – A crash along I-70 near Genesee killed one and closed all eastbound lanes of the interstate Monday shortly before 3 p.m.

The rollover crash, which Colorado State Patrol says was reported at 2:42 p.m., also closed the left lane of the westbound portion of the highway.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Law enforcement authorities haven’t said how many vehicles are involved in the crash.